Tag: #Ormuz Strait

Shipping Crisis: Sharp Drop in Traffic Through the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb Amid Houthi Claims

Politics 08/06/2026, 14:07

🚢 Sharp drop in shipping: only 3 vessels passed through the Bab el-Mandeb and Strait of Hormuz on August 5, instead of dozens. 🚀 Reason: Yemeni Houthis claimed attacks on Saudi tankers. 🇸🇦 Reaction: Saudi Arabia officially did not confirm the incidents. 🌍 Risks: threat to the global economy and escalation of conflict with Iran.

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US and Iran on the Brink of a Breakthrough: Opening of the Strait of Hormuz and Oil Price Drop

Economy 08/04/2026, 20:48

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that Washington and Tehran are close to an agreement to open the Strait of Hormuz. 🚢⚖️ Amid news of a possible breakthrough, oil prices fell by 4%. Oman will play a key role in the new shipping control mechanism. 📉🛢️

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Trump on the Strait and Iran's Nuclear Program: 'Last Chance' Before 'Decapitation'

Politics 08/04/2026, 06:51

Trump announced the possible opening of the Strait of Hormuz as early as Tuesday. He warned Iran: this is the 'last chance' to avoid a strike on the leadership and sign an agreement on denuclearization. 🚢☢️🇺🇸

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Trump Accuses Iran of Duplicity and Promises a Full Blockade: 'They Will Never Have Nuclear Weapons'

Politics 08/03/2026, 21:30

Trump accuses Iran of duplicity: Tehran allegedly asks for a meeting but publicly denies negotiations. The US President declared full control over the Strait of Hormuz and promised that Iran will never have nuclear weapons. 🇺🇸🚫☢️

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Trump and Iran: Pause in Attacks in Exchange for Opening the Strait of Hormuz

Politics 08/02/2026, 19:45

Trump stated that Iran requested the US to stop attacks in exchange for opening the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran called this a "desperate attempt to pressure" and confirmed the combat readiness of the IRGC. 🇺🇸🇮🇷

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Turkey and Iraq Extend Kirkuk-Ceyhan Pipeline Contract: Strategy to Bypass the Strait of Hormuz

Economy 08/02/2026, 02:27

Turkey and Iraq have extended the contract for the operation of the Kirkuk-Ceyhan oil pipeline for another year 🛢️🇹🇷🇮🇶. This decision guarantees an alternative export route for Iraqi oil amidst risks to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The pipeline's potential is up to 750,000 barrels per day, which is critical for the stability of supplies to global markets. ⚖️🚢

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US Sanctions Against Iran: 'Shadow' Fleet and Insurance Companies Hit

Politics 07/29/2026, 20:35

The US has imposed new sanctions on Iran: two insurance companies and eight 'shadow fleet' tankers were hit. Washington accused Tehran of trying to hold world trade hostage through extortion in the Strait of Hormuz. 🚢🚫

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Trump and Tehran at an impasse: why the US-Iran war will not end soon

Politics 07/29/2026, 19:41

The US-Iran war will not end soon: Trump and Tehran are at an impasse over the Strait of Hormuz. Experts predict a protracted conflict with local skirmishes and rising oil prices. 🛢️🚢

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Oman proposes paid transit plan through the Strait of Hormuz to Iran: impact on oil markets

Politics 07/28/2026, 15:53

Oman has proposed a paid transit plan through the Strait of Hormuz to Iran with revenue sharing. The initiative aims to stabilize trade following conflict escalation, but the US opposes mandatory fees. 🛢️🚢

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Oil prices plummet after pause in US-Iran conflict: what is happening in the market and the Strait of Hormuz

Economy 07/27/2026, 14:14

📉 Oil prices plummeted by 5% following a pause in the US-Iran conflict. 🛑 Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz is recovering slowly. 🇺🇦 Zelenskyy: Iran is already at war against Ukraine via drones.

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Britain Will Respond to Iranian Aggression: Streeting Dismisses 'Rattling of Swords' and Prepares Mission for the Strait of Hormuz

Politics 07/26/2026, 17:31

🇬🇧 Britain is ready to respond to any Iranian aggression — declared Defence Secretary Streeting. London is not joining US strikes but is ready to lead a mission to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz. 🌍⚓️

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Trump Cancels Strikes on Iran: Oman and Tehran Negotiate to Save the Strait of Hormuz

Politics 07/26/2026, 10:35

Trump cancels a series of strikes on Iran, giving diplomats a chance: Oman and Tehran are negotiating to save the Strait of Hormuz. 🚢🛑 A deal could be ready by Sunday, but the final word lies with the US President. 🇺🇸🇮🇷

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Trump Stops the War: Order to Halt Strikes on Iran and a Bet on Diplomacy

Politics 07/25/2026, 22:25

Trump ordered the cessation of strikes on Iran after 13 days of attacks, deciding to bet on diplomacy. 🇺🇸🤝🇮🇷 In Israel, where preparations for escalation were underway, there was a sigh of relief. However, the US military continues to keep attack plans on standby. 🚨

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Trump at a Crossroads: Ceasefire or Escalation of War with Iran?

Politics 07/21/2026, 07:46

Donald Trump faces a choice: accept the mediators' proposal for a 10-day ceasefire with Iran or go for a full-scale escalation. 🇺🇸🇮🇷 Despite the bombing, Iran maintains control over the Strait of Hormuz, while the US is transferring fighters to the region. The diplomatic window is closing, and a decision must be made in the coming days. ⚖️🔥

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US Strikes on Iran: Tehran Hit in Retaliation for Threats to Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz

Politics 07/21/2026, 07:00

The US has struck military targets in Iran in the Strait of Hormuz 🇺🇸🇮🇷. Targets included command centers, air defense systems, and drone bases. The operation was a response to Iranian attacks on merchant vessels and the death of American soldiers. Diplomacy remains ineffective for now, and risks to the oil market are rising 📉🛑

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Trump demands Iran 'pay': negotiations continue amid new strikes

Politics 07/21/2026, 00:46

Trump demands that Iran 'pay' for the death of soldiers and violations in the Strait of Hormuz. Despite mutual strikes, negotiations between the US and Tehran continue. 🇺🇸🇮🇷⚖️

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Oil hits record highs: How the conflict in the Strait of Hormuz has driven up energy prices

Economy 07/20/2026, 08:23

Oil is hitting record highs again: Brent reached $90, and WTI hit $84. The cause is the breakdown of the ceasefire between the US and Iran and the threat of closing the Strait of Hormuz. 🛢️⚡️ The US and Iran are exchanging strikes, while the number of ships in the strait has halved. 📉

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Ninth night in a row: US resumes massive strikes on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz

Politics 07/20/2026, 03:42

🇺🇸 US launches ninth consecutive strike on Iran! 🇮🇷 Conflict in the Strait of Hormuz escalates following attacks on merchant ships. Casualties confirmed — at least three US soldiers killed. Ceasefire officially broken. ⚔️🌊

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